5S is being increasingly applied in a growing number of companies as the basis of major changes for the better in gradual stages. An ideal combination of several methods is applied for the purpose of acquainting all staffs with the KAIZEN philosophy.
The 5S-Fan club was founded for the purpose of exchanging ideas and experiences. We gather interesting ideas and stories, success stories, standards, supra-standards, photos, opinions …
Orderliness and cleanliness, clarity and visualization as the subjects of 5S are the bases of a world-class system of production. Most Japanese companies comply consistently with these principles and implement them on a wider scale. Standards, Markings and the Specification of responsibilities can be found in every nook and corner. Cleanliness is a virtue even in public places like airports and railroad stations (photo left).
Every interested party, enthusiast and 5S practicing person can be a member of the fan club.
The VIP area is reserved for such companies and their teams as have passed the audit on ‘5S Best in Class’. VIP members have the right to wear the 5S Fan club jersey. And they have access to protected areas in which results, rankings, examples of Best Practice and prize winners can be found.
The exchange of ideas and experiences for 5S Best in class on June 18th and 19th 2007 uncovered current trends in the field of 5S.
Exemplary Best in class companies that have already patronized this philosophy or are already en route to adopting it show the factors of their success and actions.
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